Expert Camping Hacks for Your Next Camping Trip

Ahhh… the great outdoors! Warmer temperatures mean it’s time to pack up the four wheel drive with your camping gear. But having the right gear isn’t all you need! It’s these camping hacks that will make your camping trip the best ever. Read on to find out the secrets of the top campers. Whether you’re an ace camper (maybe you were a Girl Scout or Boy Scout) or a novice nature lover, you can still pick up some camping tips. Camping can be an amazing way to not only bond with nature, but with your family and friends too. Knowing what you’re doing, or at least knowing a few tricks, will ensure your experience will be amazing.

Old Detergent Bottle as Portable Hand-Washing Station

Camping is all about getting a little bit dirty. But it’s still nice to be able to wash your hands (after fishing, before dinner, after answering “the call of nature” in nature). Use an old detergent bottle as a portable hand-washing station.

You don’t have to worry about transporting eggs to the campsite. Chances are they’ll be all scrambled by the time you get to your destination anyway. Just pre-crack ’em and put them in a container. All you have to do is pour out the eggs for scrambled eggs in the morning.

You can either pick one of these up at your local camping store or make your own with a 5 gallon bucket, toilet seat, a plastic garbage bag, and some kitty litter. You’ll always be prepared when nature calls!

Chances are you’re probably definitely going to need a lighter on your trip. Chances are you might not need duct tape, but like a good girl scout or boy scout, it’s best to be prepared. Wrap a few feet of duct tape around your lighter, just in case.

Every experienced camper knows there are numerous ways to start a fire. Brush up on your fire-starting skills here.

Easy Camping Pancakes

Camping pancakes are super easy to make. They just require a little prep. You can either fill plastic bags with pancake batter so they’re ready to pour, or just mix everything in a plastic container. Then just heat up a pan over the fire! Check out instructions here.

Single Use Soap Leaves

Make single use soap leaves with just a bar of soap and a vegetable peeler. Now you don’t have to worry about dropping a bar of soap in the dirt.

Any good camper can toast a marshmallow (well, actually, that does take a certain skill) but have you tried Starburst candy? Apples? Asparagus? Reese’s Cups? There are so many things you can roast. Check out more ideas here and here.

Camping Doughnut Tent

Designers Jeong Han Kim, Sungha Lim, and Hyumook Lim created this amazing Doughnut Tent that comes in a bunch of different shapes.